In Dubious Battle by John Steinbeck

In Dubious Battle

John Steinbeck

302 pages • first pub 1936 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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A riveting novel of labor strife and apocalyptic violence, now a major motion picture starring James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Selena Gomez, and Zach BraffA Penguin ClassicAt once a relentlessly fast-paced, admirably observed novel of social unrest ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 750 reviews

Moods

tense 65%
dark 46%
reflective 46%
sad 42%
emotional 38%
challenging 32%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 11%
informative 9%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 23%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 29% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 35% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.82

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